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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.76, 664.08 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.76, 664.08 and 199.22 is: 298.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.76 : 664.08 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.76/664.08 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.76x = 664.08 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.76x = 132,298.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,298.02/442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.80

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